@UOPSupport
Student Support at the University of Portsmouth
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Guidance and support
Guidance and support
When you’ve got questions about uni life, we help you find the answers. Turn to Student Services for advice and guidance on student accommodation, health and wellbeing, money and finance, academic and disability support, and life as an international or PGM (People of the Global Majority) student.
Student Engagement and Attendance
Student Engagement and Attendance
Learn about the importance of student engagement and attendance. Find out how to track your participation and stay on top of your studies.
Extenuating circumstances
Extenuating circumstances
Student Support Services
Accommodation advice
Accommodation advice
We're here with advice on your home from home, whether you're in halls or renting. Find information on living in uni halls or private rentals, including tips on house hunting, tenancy agreements, and dealing with landlords.
Disability advice
Disability advice
Advice and support for any student or applicant who shares a disability or additional learning need.
Careers
Careers
Get ready for your future career. Find expert guidance on CVs, job applications, interviews, and career planning from our dedicated Careers Support team.
Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy
Visit us for confidential support, whatever your religion or beliefs.
Library
Library
Placement year degrees
Placement year degrees
Increase your employment opportunities & strengthen your skills by taking a sandwich year degree with a placement.
Student Finance Support
Student Finance Support
From budgeting better to finding finance, we don’t judge, we just help. Learn about student loans, scholarships, bursaries and grants, plus find expert money saving tips from our Student Money team.
Student Support and Development Team
Student Support and Development Team
Student Wellbeing Service
Student Wellbeing Service
Available to students in Portsmouth and London, find free mental health, wellbeing and counselling services including daily advice sessions, personalised 1:1 support, and other resources and guides.
Resources
Adding the UoP calendar to google calendar
Adding the UoP calendar to google calendar
Balancing part-time study with full-time work
Balancing part-time study with full-time work
Explore our strategies and advice to see how you can make studying when you work full-time fit together.
Caring responsibilities
Caring responsibilities
Caring for someone doesn't mean that university isn't available to you. Explore the support we offer to students with caring responsibilities at the University of Portsmouth.
Coming to uni with a family
Coming to uni with a family
As a student-parent, you'll have a few extra things to consider during your studies when compared to many of your classmates.
Financial support for students with dependants
Financial support for students with dependants
If you have children or support a dependant adult, you could get extra financial support while you study with us.
Grounding Techniques for Anxiety Relief
Grounding Techniques for Anxiety Relief
Using your 5 senses may be a powerful tool when managing symptoms of anxiety. Here’s how to do it properly.
Journaling Techniques
Journaling Techniques
Loss and bereavement
Loss and bereavement
Expert mental heath and wellbeing resources and advice from the NHS, charities and more. Find specialist resources for issues relating to alcohol, anxiety, depression, drugs, food issues and eating disorders, loss and bereavement, self-harm, sleep and stress.
Managing your time
Managing your time
Pomodoro Technique
Pomodoro Technique
Procrastination
Procrastination
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep Hygiene
Student Support Fund
Student Support Fund
Support after sexual assault, violence or harassment
Support after sexual assault, violence or harassment
Vagus Nerve: Breathing for Relaxation
Vagus Nerve: Breathing for Relaxation
Wellbeing resources and other support
Wellbeing resources and other support
External help
ADHD UK
ADHD UK
SilverCloud® by Amwell®
SilverCloud® by Amwell®
Solent Mind
Solent Mind
Talking Therapies Portsmouth
Talking Therapies Portsmouth
Groups and Societies
Students' Union Mature students society
Students' Union Mature students society
Students' Union Purple lantern society
Students' Union Purple lantern society
FHSS Parents and Carers | Facebook
FHSS Parents and Carers | Facebook
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